Build the basics, develop a passion. Grassroots.

U5-U8 Grassroots Skills Training!

Grassroots Weekly Advanced Skills + Mini-Games Program

Build the important technical pillars at an early age through Calgary’s leading skills academy, while having a ton of fun at the same time! Led by professionals.

Grassroots Skills Camps!

Use the school breaks to get a head start! Train at the prestigious Calgary West Soccer Center with advanced skills coaches. For players looking to have fun, enjoy, play lots of games while getting an early start on important basics!

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U5 - U8 Development

“Build the basics & develop a passion.”

For many players, this is where their football journey begins. This program is built for players born between 2019 & 2016. Our “Debut” group (2020 - 2019) is built for the younger player just getting started in the sport. Our Foundation group (2018 - 2017) is created to continue to build on the basics that players have began to create in previous years. Starting late? No problem our coach:player ratio allows us to focus on every player’s needs!

  • Currently we are training on Wednesdays & Sundays. We also have a Game Days on the lastly of each month, where player get a chance to apply what they learn during play.

  • Here is a list of items to bring:

    • Black Shorts

    • White Socks

    • Indoor Soccer Shoes

      • Indoor for Winter

      • Outdoor for Spring-Fall

    • Grey 1UP Training Tee

    • Water Bottle

    *For outdoor sessions, please bring warm clothes incase of inclement weather.

  • All our sessions are maxed at 25 players. This allows us to make 3 smaller groups upon arrival of max 9 players.

    Our Debut classes are for players U4-U5.

    Our Foundation classes are for players born U6-U7

  • All sessions delivered by senior 1UP Staff Coaches & advanced U17 1UP current players. The program is overseen by 1UP founder and former pro Graham Fisher, and the 1UP director of Player Development Niko Myroniuk who currently plays professionally for Cavalry FC! Graham Fisher a holds the prestigious "Canada Soccer Children's License", the most advanced coaching license for grassroots coaching!

KIDSPORT FUNDING

We are proud to a great partnership with our friends at KidSport Calgary!

'Families in need of financial assistance may apply for a grant with KidSport Calgary to help with subsidizing the registration fees of sport programs.'